Lazarow World-Hike-About

Consider clicking on photos Mountains rising from the Watapiku Lake Acquiring some height, perspective changing, color enhanced On the way to first target—through the gorge and beyond The tranquil life After climbing over 4,000 feet , probably more but we have no official confirmation, our editor asked a good question. ‘How can they call it Lower Creek?’ In order to try and recapture ‘her good books’, we answered that we had the option to select the ‘Upper’ hike but in consideration of her aching muscles, we acted like the perfect gentleman. We all know, no one believes that, especially as there isn’t an ‘Upper Creek’, although towards the end we were feeling a little ‘up the creek’. We do try to please her but sometimes we think to no avail. Many similar 'shots', excuse us—we are savoring them all We could not help thinking during the hike: ‘Blessed are You, Hashem, Who reveals to us a glimpse of Paradise on Earth…again’. There was a strong element of emotion as ...

We commence this 'blog' with a couple of 'shots' from the hike that follows this one, an exceptional experience: 'Pictures without Words' (Worth double-clicking on pictures) *************************************************************************** Slim and trim for taking the gap--an old goldmine tunnel A very tranquil forest to visit Following a pleasant hike , we could feel the excitement begin to build. It usually happens like this although, not always. The feeling is triggered by the thought that tonight’s the night. Jenni always try to temper our emotions but her remedy does not often work. ‘Be patient’, she reminds us, ‘it will make it even more enjoyable. We completed the hike in a delightful area, headed into Queenstown to catch the atmosphere of this supposedly ‘hip’ town. Sure. We can be hip. We don’t like to boast but we are already on our third hip. Apparently, the action only begins in the evening in this town. With the sun setting aft...